NHL Player News

Shesterkin was the first goalie off during Wednesday's morning skate, Mollie Walker of the New York Post reports, indicating that he'll draw the road start against Toronto.

Shesterkin is in the midst of a three-game losing streak in which he's gone 0-3-0 with a 3.39 GAA and .894 save percentage. He's made a pair of starts against the Maple Leafs this season, going 1-0-1 with a 1.99 GAA and .929 save percentage.

Smith scored two goals, including one on the power play, in Tuesday's 6-3 loss to the Predators.

Smith hadn't found the back of the net since March 6, and he tallied just two assists in nine games during that goalless stretch. The 21-year-old forward has been a productive player for the Sharks since returning from an upper-body injury that caused him to miss 13 games. Smith has notched nine goals and 18 points over his last 23 contests.

Drysdale scored a goal and recorded two blocked shots in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the Blue Jackets.

Drysdale tallied his goal with less than three minutes remaining in Tuesday's contest. The 23-year-old blueliner has shot the puck well over the last two months, scoring five goals on 28 shots on net over his last 16 games. Overall, he has eight goals, 28 points, 87 shots on net and 81 blocked shots through 67 appearances this season. Drysdale is just four points shy of tying his career high and should continue to see top-four minutes down the stretch.

Couturier scored a goal and put three shots on net in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to Columbus.

After missing two games due to an upper-body injury, Couturier found the back of the net in his return to the lineup. Overall, the 33-year-old forward is up to eight goals, 30 points, 104 shots on net, 72 hits and 37 blocked shots across 67 games this season. While the Flyers' captain skated on the team's fourth line as a winger Tuesday, he could return to a center role as he ramps back up to speed.

Severson distributed two assists in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Flyers.

Severson played a hand in both of the Blue Jackets' goals in the second period, including a primary helper on Zach Werenski's goal. Overall, Severson is up to 24 assists, 31 points, 91 shots on net, 39 hits and 86 blocked shots across 70 games this season. The 31-year-old blueliner has made an offensive impact in March, collecting three goals and 10 points over his last 13 games. He holds solid streaming value in deep fantasy leagues while the Blue Jackets look to secure their ticket to the postseason.

Nyman was reassigned to AHL Coachella Valley on Wednesday.

Nyman made two appearances for Seattle during his week-long stint with the NHL club, and he logged no points, two hits, a blocked shot and a minus-5 rating while averaging 7:07 of ice time. Across 29 appearances in the AHL this year, he's racked up 18 goals, nine assists and 25 PIM.

Olivier scored a goal, fired five shots on net, served two PIM and dished out seven hits in Tuesday's 3-2 win over Philadelphia.

Olivier stuffed the stat sheet Tuesday with his highest hit total since Jan. 13. The goal was his third over the last five games and his seventh in March. Overall, the 29-year-old winger has 15 goals, 26 points, 89 shots on net, 201 hits and 41 blocked shots through 58 games this season. He could make an impact in deep leagues that value category coverage for the remainder of the fantasy playoffs.

Fisker Molgaard was called up from AHL Coachella Valley on Wednesday.

Fisker Molgaard has 10 goals and 32 points in 46 outings with Coachella Valley this season. He also has an assist in three appearances with Seattle in 2025-26. Jani Nyman was sent to the minors in a corresponding move.

Marchment tallied a goal, registered an assist, put four shots on net and served up three hits in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Flyers.

Marchment recorded a secondary helper on Zach Werenski's goal before later scoring himself early in the third period. The pair of points brings Marchment up to 17 goals, 19 assists, 101 shots on net, 74 hits and 22 blocked shots across 58 games this season. The 30-year-old winger has compiled 10 points, 30 shots on net and 25 hits over his last 15 games. His recent uptick in hits is noteworthy for his value in category-based fantasy leagues. As a part of the Blue Jackets' top line, Marchment should remain heavily involved down the stretch while Columbus looks to secure a playoff spot.

Samuelsson (illness) is considered a game-time decision for Wednesday's matchup against Boston, Rachel Lenzi of The Buffalo News reports.

Samuelsson missed Tuesday's practice session due to an illness, but he felt better Wednesday morning and was on the ice for the Sabres' morning skate and appears to be trending in the right direction. Samuelsson has recorded points in three of his last four appearances, logging three assists, seven blocked shots, two PIM, a hit and a plus-4 rating while averaging 21:20 of ice time across that span.